This is a solicitation for the pumping of campground vault, holding, and septic tanks on an as-needed basis in the east zone of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. The anticipated award is a 1-year firm fixed-price contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Offerors must submit pricing for both locations (Eagle River/Florence and Lakewood/Laona Ranger Districts). Key documents include the Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, and Experience Questionnaire. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Questions are due by April 10th, 2026, and offers are due by April 15th, 2026, submitted via email to ***@***. *. * Service Contract Labor Standards may apply. The USDA Ombudsman Program is available for agency protests.
The offer submission deadline is April 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT. The offeror agrees to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with antidiscrimination and DEI requirements.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.
Offerors are required to meet a qualification requirement by completing the experience questionnaire (Attachment G).
The bid notice mentions that failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate the contract for default.
The bid notice includes FAR **** Site Visits Apr ****, indicating that site visits may be applicable, but it does not explicitly state if one is mandatory or optional for this specific solicitation.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
Questions are due no later than April 10th, 2026. For agency protests, the bid notice refers to FAR **** for timeliness requirements.
